Must-see restaurants in Northern Highlands

  • La Hacienda

    Northern Highlands

    Pull up a bench at this friendly, barn-themed eatery. Baguette sandwiches are the specialty, but if you’ve got dining companions, try the multi-person…

  • La Marqueza

    Northern Highlands

    A cavernous joint with a big-screen TV that caters to tourist groups. Serves typical Ecuadorian dishes in portions big enough to feed a busload. Our…

  • Mercado Plaza Central

    Northern Highlands

    This block-long, well-ordered covered market is an excellent place for a meal. Order from one of the comedores and get a fruit juice from a vendor in…

  • Pak Choy

    Northern Highlands

    Spiffily dressed waiters in black vests and ties serve up basic Chinese fare in an upscale (for Tulcán), split-level dining room. Located on the ground…

  • Padrino's

    Mindo

    An unassuming bakery that doubles as a pizzeria.The owner/chef is alone at the oven, so expect around a half-hour wait. In fall 2017, the business was…

  • Mi Otavalito

    Otavalo

    Catering to groups of Ecuadorian and foreign tourists alike, this Otavalo-themed place has sweet rustic decor. Its fresh ingredients shine in grilled…

  • Wimpy

    Northern Highlands

    A popular greasy spoon serving burgers, hot dogs and fried chicken. In a town famous for 'burguers,' here's a brand name.

  • La Mía

    Otavalo

    Large, modern supermarket on Plaza de Ponchos.